The sunlight spills onto the arranged table, as the Tomato Beef Pot emits its vibrant colors and enticing aroma. The broth gently shimmers with a pink hue, like the glow of a sunset, evoking a sense of tranquility and warmth. As you delicately lift the spoon and scoop up a mouthful of thick broth, time seems to stand still. The beef slices melt on your tongue, intertwining with the sweet and tangy tomato broth, creating a marvelous sensation in your mouth. This is a bowl of Tomato Beef Pot, not just a delicious dish, but also a poetic painting that blooms with flavors and warmth on your taste buds.
Ingredients for Tomato Beef Pot：
| Silk noodles | 100g |
| Tomato | 200g |
| Ginger | 5g |
| Scallion | 5g |
| Beef rolls | 300g |
| Dried chilli | 5g |
| Ketchup | 15g |
| Chili paste | 5g |
| Salt | 2g |
| Chicken powder | 1g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Light soy sauce | 10g |
| Starch | 5g |
| Pepper powder | 1g |
Step:
1.First, you’ll need a bundle of vermicelli noodles. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften and absorb water. Next, take two tomatoes and make a cross-shaped incision at the top. Place them in hot water for 2 minutes to make it easier to peel off the skin. Remove the tomatoes from the water and use a knife to peel off the skin. Cut them into small, even pieces to cook them more easily. Finally, remove the softened vermicelli noodles from the water and set them aside.
2.Slice a piece of ginger thinly to release its flavor better. Then, prepare a few stalks of scallions, cutting them into even sections to cook them thoroughly. Lastly, get a box of beef rolls, as this is the main ingredient for this dish. With these ingredients ready, you can start cooking!
3.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced scallions and ginger segments. Sprinkle in a few dried chili peppers and stir-fry over medium heat to release their fragrant and spicy flavors. Then, add 15 grams of tomato paste and 5 grams of chili sauce. Continue to stir-fry over low heat until the sauces are well blended and emit a rich aroma. Next, pour in the diced tomatoes and stir-fry over high heat until they soften and release red juice.
4.Now, pour a sufficient amount of clear water into the pot, which will enhance the richness and depth of the broth. Add 2 grams of salt, 1 gram of chicken powder, 1 gram of pepper powder, and 5 grams of sugar. Continue to boil over high heat, allowing the seasonings to fully blend into the broth. Then, add 10 grams of light soy sauce, adding a savory taste to the tomato broth. With these steps completed, the tomato broth is essentially ready!
5.Bring the broth to a boil over high heat to intensify its flavor. Add the beef rolls one by one, ensuring they don’t overlap to ensure even cooking. In a separate bowl, mix a little water with starch, then pour it into the pot while stirring constantly with a spatula, thickening the broth. Once the broth has thickened to a certain degree, it’s ready to be served. Before serving, check if the beef rolls are fully cooked and unrolled.
6.Evenly spread the softened vermicelli noodles on the bottom of a serving dish. Then, place the tomato beef rolls directly on top of the noodles, allowing them to complement each other and enhance the texture and flavor.
Tips:
1.Choose ripe and fresh tomatoes for a richer sweetness and acidity. If the tomatoes are not sweet enough, you can add a small amount of rock sugar to balance the flavor.
2.Before simmering the soup, you can blanch the beef to remove any blood and gamey taste. Place the sliced beef in boiling water for one minute, then remove and drain. This will make the beef more tender and eliminate some of the gamey flavor.
In that emerald porcelain pot, the redness of the tomatoes and the tenderness of the beef complement each other. With moderate heat, the kitchen is enveloped in a rich aroma. As you slowly lift the lid, an enticing sweet and sour fragrance fills the air, as if it were a gift from a garden filled with delicious fruits. The beef slices are tender and flavorful, blending with the rich broth cooked from tomatoes, swirling flavors on your taste buds. This is a bowl of Sweet and Sour Tomato Beef Pot, carrying poetry and warmth, allowing you to experience the romantic fusion of food and life.